Do you have to pay a Citation for theft?

If you were charged under the theft statute 609.52, this will be a misdemeanor charge. Generally the citation should have a court date. If you want to prevent the charge going on your record you may have to request a court date if one does not appear on the citation. If you want to pay it, then you will have to contact the court.

What to do if you do not pay a citation?

If you want to prevent the charge going on your record you may have to request a court date if one does not appear on the citation. If you want to pay it, then you will have to contact the court.

Is there a fee for online citation payment?

The processing fee for online citation payments is a service charge (fee) billed on all credit card payments. The amount is listed on the payment screen. Why isn’t my parking citation in the Citation Processing Center’s system?

How can I keep a theft citation off my record?

There are ways that you could keep it off your record. If you were charged under the theft statute 609.52, this will be a misdemeanor charge. Generally the citation should have a court date. If you want to prevent the charge going on your record you may have to request a court date if one does not appear on the citation.

What to do if you get a shoplifting ticket?

The police officer might arrest you, or they might just issue a ticket for Shoplifting and let you go. You can go to court and represent yourself (not recommended) or you can hire an attorney to represent you.

Can you go to jail for shoplifting under$ 150?

There is no jail time for Stealing Under $150, but the judge can sentence you to pay a maximum fine of $500, and you will end up with a shoplifting conviction on your criminal record. What Is A “Civil Demand” For Shoplifting?

Can you pay a citation online after it is issued?

If you just received your citation, you will not be able to pay online until it is downloaded to the citation processing center’s system. Most citations are issued using handheld electronic ticket writing equipment and are downloaded within just a few days after being issued.

What happens if you plead guilty to shoplifting?

Whether or not you pay the civil demand will have no effect on your criminal Shoplifting case. Many people charged with Shoplifting plead guilty because it’s cheaper than hiring an attorney. However, the long-term consequences of a guilty plea can cost you a lot more than what the attorney charges to represent you.